Chimera 1.6.5 Hot!
Chimera 1.6.5 is a maintenance update for the Chimera jailbreak
3. Bug Fixes
Critical Fixes
- Zpool Import Crash: Fixed a segmentation fault that occurred when attempting to import a pool with damaged L2ARC (Level 2 Adaptive Replacement Cache) devices. The software now gracefully handles missing cache devices.
- Memory Leak in Send/Receive: Resolved a memory leak in the
zfs sendandzfs receivepathways that could exhaust system RAM during large-scale replication tasks running over 24 hours.
Troubleshooting Chimera 1.6.5
| Issue | Likely fix |
|-------|-------------|
| App crashes on launch | Re-sign with AltStore / ReProvision |
| Stuck at “Exploiting…” | Reboot, enable Airplane Mode, disable passcode, open Chimera, wait 10 sec, tap jailbreak |
| Infinite respring loop | Hard reboot → jailbreak with “Load Tweaks” OFF → remove bad tweak in Sileo |
| Tweaks not working | Check Substitute is installed; reinstall libhooker |
| Cydia not showing | Chimera only shows Sileo – install Cydia manually via Sileo (Cydia Installer package) | chimera 1.6.5
Sideload the App: Use a tool like Sideloadly or AltStore. Drag the Chimera IPA into the tool, enter your Apple ID, and install it onto your device. Chimera 1
Overview
The term "Chimera" is used in several distinct software fields, from bioinformatics to jailbreaking tools. However, in the context of version numbers, Chimera 1.6.5 most famously refers to a specific build of the Chimera Jailbreak tool for iOS. Zpool Import Crash: Fixed a segmentation fault that
